Horseshoe Lake Dam, located in Oak Ridge, Louisiana, was completed in 1948 by the Louisiana Department of Public Works.
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This earth dam on Bayou Bonne Idee serves primarily for recreation, with a surface area of 162 acres and a normal storage capacity of 565 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet, with a spillway width of 12 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type.
The dam's condition assessment in 2019 rated it as fair, with a significant hazard potential. It is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, with regular state inspections and enforcement in place. The dam also has an emergency action plan, though it last underwent revision in 2011. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for the local community while ensuring the safety and integrity of the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU BONNE IDEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
162 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
970 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Boeuf River Nr Girard
|
145cfs |
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
|
79cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones
|
273cfs |
Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman
|
0cfs |
Tensas River At Tendal
|
14cfs |
Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne
|
27cfs |